Tia Mowry says being child actor growing up in front of the world was tough

ANI June 21, 2025 292 views

Tia Mowry reveals the double-edged sword of child stardom during her Sister Sister years. She gained professional skills early but missed normal teenage experiences. The actress credits her twin sister and family for keeping her grounded through fame's pressures. While proud of her work, she believes children need space to develop naturally away from cameras. Mowry still cherishes acting's creative process despite childhood sacrifices.

"Growing up in front of the world? That part was tough. You're still figuring out who you are, and everyone has an opinion." - Tia Mowry
Washington DC, June 20: Actor Tia Mowry opened up about her experience as a child actor and the challenges she faced while being in a limelight, reported People.

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Tia credits early fame for teaching discipline and work ethic

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Admits missing normal childhood experiences like dating

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Grateful for twin sister Tamera's support during fame

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Still loves acting for its collaborative creative process

In an Instagram Stories Q&A, one user asked Tia, 46, "How did your experiences as a child actor help or hurt you as a successful business woman?"

The actress and reality star responded that being a child actor, "definitely came with its pros and cons."

She added, "On the plus side, it taught me responsibility early on. By the time I got to college, I already knew what it meant to show up for work, have call times, and stay disciplined," she said of her time on the 1990s ABC sitcom Sister, Sister.

Tia mentioned, "But growing up in front of the world? That part was tough. You're still figuring out who you are, and everyone has an opinion."

"I'm grateful I had my sister and family to keep me grounded," she continued, "But... I didn't get to experience childhood the same way, especially when it came to things like dating. I was focused on work. And while I'm proud of that, I also think kids need space to just be kids and learn who they are," reported People.

When another user asked her about what she loves about acting, she explained it is the "process."

"I love how one small idea turns into something so much bigger through collaboration,' Tia added.

She later talked about the different roles played by her throught her acting career, saying, "You bring in a director, writers, set designers, wardrobe, and suddenly you're creating something powerful as a community. It's not just you, it's all of you."

Tia concluded by saying she loves seeing her performance come together in the final product. "Then comes the beautiful part: letting it go. You build these connections, these memories, and at the end, you have something to share with the world. That's what makes it so special," reported People.

Tia added that, "getting dressed up is fun too!"

Tia and her twin sister, Tamera Mowry, co-starred in a number of projects in their early careers. Along with Sister, Sister, which ran from 1994 to 1999, the duo also starred in Disney's Seventeen Again in 2000, Twitches in 2005, and its sequel Twitches Too in 2007, reported People.

Reader Comments

Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments in the requested format:
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Priya K.
As someone who grew up watching Sister Sister on satellite TV in Mumbai, this hits home! Indian child stars like Darsheel Safary faced similar pressures. We need better protections for young actors in our entertainment industry too. Respect to Tia for speaking up! 🙌
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Rahul S.
Interesting perspective. In India, many child actors from TV serials disappear after growing up. The pressure must be immense. At least Tia had her twin sister for support - that's a blessing many don't have.
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Ananya M.
Her point about collaboration resonates! Our film industry works the same way - it's truly a team effort. But I worry about child actors in regional cinema who work crazy hours. Maybe we should learn from Hollywood's mistakes?
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Vikram J.
While her experience is valid, let's not forget most Indian kids face pressures too - from academics to extracurriculars. At least child actors get paid well! But yes, every child deserves a normal childhood.
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Sneha P.
Twitches was my favorite! 😍 It's sad to hear about her struggles though. In India, we glorify child stars but don't prepare them for adulthood. Look at what happened to many 90s kid actors - they struggled with typecasting and mental health issues later.
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Karan D.
The discipline she learned is admirable, but at what cost? Indian parents pushing kids into acting should read this. Normal childhood > early fame any day. That said, her positive outlook is inspiring!

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